ทะเลสาบ
lake
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It refers to a lake, a large body of water surrounded by land.
lake
A large inland body of water, which may contain fresh water or salt water.
Learning notes
Explanation
This is the standard word for a lake in everyday conversation, travel writing, and geography. It covers both freshwater and saltwater lakes. Use the classifier แห่ง when counting: ทะเลสาบสองแห่ง means “two lakes,” and ทะเลสาบแห่งนี้ means “this lake.” ริมทะเลสาบ means “by the lake” or “along the lakeshore.” For example, โรงแรมริมทะเลสาบ means “a lakeside hotel.”
Usage
Use it to describe scenery, locate a house or hotel near a lake, or talk about lakeside walks and recreation. It also appears in discussions of geography and the environment.
Caution
ทะเล on its own means “sea.” Use the full word ทะเลสาบ for “lake.” The standard spelling ends in บ.
Differences from similar words
1 lake synonyms
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บึง refers to a large pond or a lake, often with marshy features. ทะเลสาบ is the general word for a lake, though local names do not follow a strict size distinction.